About the Product
Applied Nutrition's ABE Non-Stim Pump Pre-Workout (All Black Everything line) is the British brand's most complete stimulant-free pump pre-workout—formulated with premium patented ingredients that cover pump, performance, hydration, and focus without any caffeine, synephrine, or other central nervous system stimulants. The formula includes 10g of Citrulline Malate 2:1 (double dose of 2 scoops—the documented maximum efficacy dose), Nitrosigine® (patented form of inositol-stabilized arginine for prolonged pump), FitNox™ (patented blend of Moringa, Pomegranate, and Kaempferia for natural NO), AstraGin® (maximized absorption), VitaCholine™ (cholinergic focus), creatine monohydrate, beta-alanine, and taurine. Tested for athletes (Informed-Sport). Halal certified. Vegan. Gluten-free. Zero caffeine. 40 scoops (20 full servings of 2 scoops). Flavor: Blue Raspberry (naturally flavored).
Ingredients: Citrulline Malate 2:1 + Beta-Alanine + Creatine Monohydrate + Taurine + Nitrosigine® (Arginine Silicate Inositol) + Flavor + Citric Acid + Sodium Bicarbonate + VitaCholine™ (Choline Bitartrate) + Anti-caking agents (Silicon Dioxide, Calcium Silicate) + Himalayan Salt + FitNox™ (Moringa Oleifera, Pomegranate/Punica Granatum, Kaempferia Parviflora) + Sucralose + Niacinamide (B3) + AstraGin® (Astragalus membranaceus + Panax Notoginseng) + Color (Brilliant Blue FCF E133) + Vitamin B12.
Benefits
The ABE Non-Stim philosophy: the premium pump pre-workout for night training, stacking, and caffeine sensitivity:
ABE Non-Stim Pump positions itself as Applied Nutrition's most advanced pump pre-workout—featuring patented ingredients of higher cost and quality than conventional non-stim products on the market. The absence of stimulants caters to three distinct profiles: athletes who train after 6 PM and do not want to compromise sleep; athletes who already have a favorite stimulant pre-workout (such as the original ABE with caffeine) and want to add pump without duplicating stimulants (stacking); and athletes with caffeine hypersensitivity who want the performance benefits of a complete pre-workout without the adrenergic effects. The Informed-Sport test (anti-doping control certification program for competitive athletes) and Halal certification reinforce its premium positioning and accessibility to different audiences.
10g of Citrulline Malate 2:1 per 2-scoop serving: the documented maximum efficacy dose:
With 10g of Citrulline Malate 2:1 per 2-scoop serving (equivalent to ~6.67g of pure L-Citrulline), ABE Non-Stim Pump uses a dose at the upper end of the most robust studies on citrulline and performance. As extensively described in multiple products in this session (INFECTED, Experiment, Power M.F from Marvelous, Platinum Pump from ON), L-Citrulline is the arginine precursor with the highest oral bioavailability for NO production via endothelial NOS. The study by Pérez-Guisado & Jakeman (2010) used 8g of citrulline malate 2:1 and documented a 52.9% improvement in the number of repetitions and a 40% reduction in muscle soreness—the 10g dose in ABE Non-Stim exceeds this reference.
Nitrosigine® (Arginine Silicate Inositol): the patented NO precursor with 6-hour sustained release:
Nitrosigine® (a registered trademark of Nutrition 21) is a patented complex of arginine + silicon + inositol, with superior pharmacokinetic properties compared to conventional oral L-Arginine. Silicon forms a stable complex with arginine and inositol that is absorbed more efficiently than free arginine (which undergoes extensive hepatic first-pass metabolism by arginase), and has been documented to elevate plasma arginine levels for up to 6 hours after ingestion—versus 1 to 2 hours for free arginine. Nitrosigine® also has documented effects on improving cerebral blood flow and cognitive function, complementing the peripheral vasodilator effect for muscle pump. The combination of Citrulline Malate (renal conversion of citrulline to arginine, 4 to 6-hour sustained release) + Nitrosigine® (arginine immediately available + for 6 hours) covers both pathways of arginine production with complementary kinetics—resulting in the longest and most intense pump possible without stimulants.
FitNox™ (Moringa + Pomegranate + Kaempferia Parviflora): the patented natural NO blend of plant origin:
FitNox™ is a patented blend of three plant extracts with documented effects on NO production through amino acid-independent pathways: Moringa Oleifera (rich in isothiocyanates and glucosinolates with an inhibitory effect on endogenous NOS—paradoxically increasing NO synthesis by preventing its premature degradation), Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) (rich in ellagitannins that are converted into urolithins by the gut microbiome—urolithins activate mitochondrial biogenesis and have vasodilatory effects via eNOS activation), and Kaempferia Parviflora (Thai black ginger, rich in methoxyflavones that inhibit PDE5—the enzyme that degrades cGMP, the second messenger of NO—resulting in sustained vasodilation similar to sildenafil but with much lower potency and without cardiovascular risks). The combination of FitNox™ with Citrulline Malate and Nitrosigine® creates a triple NO pathway: amino acid precursors (citrulline + Nitrosigine®) + potentiation of endothelial NOS activity (FitNox™).
AstraGin® (Astragalus + Panax Notoginseng): maximized absorption of all ingredients:
AstraGin® (a registered trademark of NuLiv Science) is a combined extract of Astragalus membranaceus and Panax Notoginseng that has been shown in preclinical studies to increase intestinal absorption of multiple amino acids (including L-Citrulline, L-Arginine, L-Leucine) via upregulation of PEPT1 and LAT1 amino acid transporters in the intestinal epithelium. The inclusion of AstraGin® in ABE Non-Stim ensures that the high doses of citrulline and other amino acids in the formula are absorbed with maximum efficiency, maximizing the return in pump and performance per gram of active ingredient.
VitaCholine™ (Choline Bitartrate): caffeine-free cholinergic focus:
VitaCholine™ (a registered trademark of Balchem) is a pharmaceutical-grade form of choline bitartrate with higher purity and dose consistency than generic choline bitartrate. As already described in multiple pre-workouts in this session (Power M.F from Marvelous, Platinum Pump from ON), choline is the precursor to acetylcholine for cognitive focus, neuromuscular transmission, and the "mind-muscle connection"—especially relevant in a caffeine-free pre-workout, where the cognitive component must be supported exclusively by cholinergic rather than adrenergic mechanisms.
3g of Creatine Monohydrate + 2g of Beta-Alanine + Taurine: the foundation for muscle performance:
With 3g of Creatine Monohydrate (standard maintenance dose, accumulating with daily use for saturation of muscle PCr stores), 2g of Beta-Alanine (support for carnosine synthesis for H⁺ buffering), and Taurine (cellular hydration and muscle function), ABE Non-Stim covers the three muscle performance ingredients with the most clinical evidence—without stimulants—completing the formula beyond pump to cover strength, endurance, and recovery.
Himalayan Salt + Sodium Bicarbonate + Vitamins B3 and B12: electrolytic and metabolic support:
Himalayan Salt replenishes sodium (the electrolyte most lost in sweat) and provides trace micro-minerals. Sodium Bicarbonate is an extracellular buffer that complements the intracellular action of carnosine (beta-alanine) in reducing H⁺ during high-intensity exercise. Niacinamide (B3) is a precursor to NAD+ (a central cofactor in energy metabolism) and Vitamin B12 supports energy metabolism and hematopoiesis.
Usage
Recommended dose: Mix 1 to 2 scoops in 300 to 400ml of cold water, consume 15 to 30 minutes before training. For maximum pump and full dose of ingredients (10g Citrulline Malate, 3g Creatine, 2g Beta-Alanine): use 2 scoops (full dose). For standalone use or first use to assess tolerance: start with 1 scoop. Caffeine-free—can be consumed during night workouts without impacting sleep. 40 scoops = 20 servings of 2 scoops / 40 servings of 1 scoop.
